What It's Like Being a Woman in Tech

Sunday night:
As the workday approaches, boredom sets in, and the woman in tech looks to her
computer to try to stave off the dull. However, as most of her friends have a social
life / family, no one is online.

Monday:
There is a persistent rumor in the startup world that Mondays should be joyous
things and that you’re so eager to get started on your project that you feel like a
regular (non-startup) Joe on a Friday at 4 PM. I can neither confirm nor deny the
veracity of this statement, as the Startup Police would come after me.

Wednesday:
You sit on a panel in the conference, and the presenter refers to you as a “woman in tech.”
You’re not sure whether to be flattered, or whether there’s just more pressure on you now not
to say something dumb.

Ultimately, your week isn’t that different than it would be for a guy in
tech. You’ve networked, gotten stuff done, and tried desperately to kill
off your rapid inbox.
What’s so different about being a woman in tech?